51-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with 2 Women's Drug Overdose Deaths

BETHEL, CT — A Bethel man has been arrested on cocaine and heroin distribution offenses, according to Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Michael J. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England.

Paul Mignani, 51, of Bethel, was arrested Wednesday on cocaine and heroin distribution offenses after an ongoing investigation revealed drugs he is accused of selling lead to the death of a 54-year-old woman on July 31, 2016. The victim was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter Bethel police arrived at the residence. It is alleged that Mignani distributed heroin that was consumed by the victim shortly before her death, according to a report.

In addition, on December 11, 2016, members of the Bethel Police and medical personnel responded to the report of an unresponsive 25-year old female at Mignani’s residence. It is alleged that Mignani distributed the controlled substances that were consumed by this victim shortly before her death.

On December 12, 2016, law enforcement conducted a court-authorized search of his residence and seized approximately three ounces of cocaine. If convicted he could face up to 20 years in prison.

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